Java Software Engineer

Lucera Financial Infrastructures, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucera Financial Infrastructures is seeking a Java Software Engineer in New York to enhance our core trading platform. This role involves designing and developing key services, requiring 5+ years of software development experience in a collaborative environment. You will work on cutting-edge solutions tailored for leading financial firms.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Private Health Care

Flexible work-from-home options

Opportunities for international travel

Competitive Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and understanding of advanced features.
• Experience working both independently and in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop services for the trading platform.
• Collaborate effectively with global development teams.
• Take projects from concept through to delivery.

Skills

Java

Multi-threaded programming

Networking protocols

Problem-solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

JVisualVM

JProfiler

JConsole

Job description

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Lucera Financial Infrastructures provided pay range

This range is provided by Lucera Financial Infrastructures. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

About Us

Lucera is a New York-based firm wholly owned by BGC Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP), a leading global financial services company.

We provide industry-leading, on-demand co-located infrastructure and connectivity, priced on a flexible month-to-month basis. Our solutions are designed to help businesses lower expenses and reduce operational overhead efficiently.

Lucera also offers a high-performance matching and aggregation platform as a service, capable of supporting a wide range of asset classes. Co-location is available in NY4, CH2, LD4, and TY3. Our system delivers smart order routing, price aggregation, and configurable price distribution in one integrated platform, accessible via a web-based UI. Paired with advanced liquidity management, real-time TCA, and a low-latency pre-trade credit component, our platform is a powerful and cost-effective solution for diverse trading needs.

Role: Java Software Engineer

Lucera Financial Infrastructures is seeking a talented Java Software Engineer to join our New York office. You will work on our core trading platform as a service, utilized by some of the most prominent names in financial services.

We are looking for a proactive and skilled individual with 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting applications. You should thrive both in a collaborative global development environment and when working independently, demonstrating strong ownership and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• • Design and develop services backing our trading platform.
• • Collaborate effectively with global development teams.
• • Take projects from concept through to delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• • Proven ability to design, develop, and support applications.
• • Experience working both independently and as part of a global team.
• • Proficiency in Java, including core concepts and advanced features.
• • Knowledge of Java frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate) is a plus.
• • Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming on Linux/Unix platforms.
• • Solid understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, WebSockets.
• • Experience with Java debugging and profiling tools, such as JVisualVM, JProfiler, and JConsole.

Problem-Solving and Maintenance

• • Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.

Preferred Skills

• • Past experience working on trading platforms.
• • Database experience (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• • Experience with middleware/messaging solutions (e.g., Kafka, Solace).
• • Familiarity with data distribution protocols for financial markets (e.g., FIX, ITCH, OUCH, SBE).
• • Proficiency with CI/CD tools and automated testing.
• • Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
• • Private Health Care, including coverage for family members.
• • Opportunities for international travel.
• • Flexible work-from-home options.

If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become part of the Lucera team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Finance

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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